Promises Promises the Rains Came
Southern Illinois saw heavy rainfall Saturday with 2.24 inches at Carbondale Waste Water Plant and widespread power outages. Murphysboro suffered hail and flooded streets while some areas received little rain. experts say most fields still need more moisture.
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Armed guard escorts fuel and food convoys across several states
Florida National Guard troops joined state troopers in escorting gasoline tankers amid a nationwide truckers strike. Armed guards manned M-16 rifles as convoys moved under tight security, with reports of several violent incidents but only one injury. The shutdown disrupted food shipments and prompted layoffs in meatpacking and agriculture, while a nine-state diesel shift and heavier truck limits failed to ease tensions.
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California Grape and Tree Fruit League
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Jessup
Missouri Highway Patrol
Hannibal
Joseph Teasdale
Nobody owns that highway says injured trucker ready to go again
Barry Awalt a 32 year old St Louis trucker who was shot at during the Illinois truckers strike says he will return to the road after his companion John Kelly 26 was injured when sniper fire hit their Slay Trucking Co rig on Interstate 64 near Mount Vernon Ill They describe the moment the front tire blew and the vehicle plunged into a ditch as Awalt tended to Kelly and recalled steering struggles and their near misses on the highway
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Carter to Seek Cooperation on Global Energy Plan
President Carter, en route to an Asian summit, calls for a united effort by industrial nations to tackle the global energy shortage. He lands at Elmendorf AFB for refueling before Tokyo, where leaders of six nations will gather for a two day conference. The trip also includes Japan and South Korea visits and a Geneva oil price decision by OPEC on June 26.
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Partly sunny with showers and storms early today
The National Weather Service reports a partly sunny start with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the upper 70s to lower 80s, cooling tonight to mid to upper 60s. Monday will be sunny and a bit warmer, with highs in the low to mid 80s.
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Carbonale to be surveyed in five city solar study
Carbondale is identified as a step ahead in solar development prompting a federal five city survey. The edition highlights a battle between ee and preservation over the railroad depot, with Rich Whitford photographing lost heritage on Page 43. Page 2 reports high ranking rebel leaders leaving Managua under loyalist pressure, and a tribute to area workers titled Southern Illinois: Our People Our Jobs.
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Nicaragua
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Illinois Bill Targets Foreign Farmland Ownership
A bill sent to Gov. James Thompson on Saturday would require foreign citizens who own Illinois farmland to disclose their interests. The measure accompanies reports noting abortion clinic regulation bills advancing in both chambers and a welfare raise of seven percent gaining committee approval with less opposition than anticipated.
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James Thompson
High school athlete injuries under scrutiny in series
In a six part series, investigators review the impact of injuries on young players. The first installment notes Little League manager Frank Manfredo’s view that the Bad News Bears faced risky play and safety concerns. Further exploration continues on page 17.
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Frank Manfredo
Bears
Mine subsidence devastates energy couple and home
Gene and Marilee Fowler faced a six foot yard drop and a collapsing house after an abandoned coal mine 50 years old sank their property in Energy. They lost about $15,000 in cash and their dream home, with no insurance and limited state aid until a federal program could help. The family struggles financially while seeking relief and warning others.
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Gene
Marilee Fowler
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Keamie
Fowlers
Todd
Rexall’s
Herrin
Illinois Job Service
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